The Best Things to do in Playa Blanca, Panama

The Best Things to do in Playa Blanca, Panama

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The best tours in Panama

Gamboa Aerial Tram and Wildlife Exhibits
Aerial TramBestSpecies Exhibits

This tour, which combines an aerial tram ride with a visit to wildlife exhibits, provides travelers with a wonderful look at the flora and fauna of Panama.

Aerial Tram and Gatun Lake
Boat ToursGuided Tours

Explore both the land and water during this combination tour in Panama. This tour includes a ride up the rainforest aerial tram and a boat ride through Gatun Lake.

Badajoz's Route: Indigenous Heritage and Spanish Influence
ArcheologyCommunityGuided Tours

During this tour, you’ll trace the steps of Gonzalo de Badajoz, a conquistador who was sent by the Spanish Crown in 1515 to conquer Central Panama. Along the way, you’ll stop at important cultural sites, including the archeological dig at El Caño and the old churches of Parita and Natá.

Emberá Village Tour at Gamboa
Rappel

The adventure leads through rural Panamanian villages on the banks of the river, where the Embera natives have lived for many years.

Bird Watching on Pipeline Road
Bird Watching

Enjoy a morning hike along Pipeline Road in the Soberanía National Park and search for a variety of tropical birds. Pipeline Road is one of Panama’s best birding sites.

Expedition Lake Gatún
Boat ToursGuided Tours

This tour of Lake Gatún allows travelers to experience the natural wonders of the lake and also get a partial look at the Panama Canal.

Canopy Tour at Gamboa

Glide over the treetops of the tropical forest and admire the most incredible collection of natural landscapes that border the Panama Canal and Soberanía National Park.

Panama City and Panama Canal Tour
BestBoat ToursCity Tour1+

This tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal provides travelers with an excellent look at some of the area’s best attractions.

Trips to Inspire

Panama itineraries from local insiders

Explore hand-picked Panama itineraries designed by local insiders who know every hidden corner. Each trip is completely flexible, customized to your pace, travel style, and budget.

9 days | $$

A Beautiful Vacation Beyond Our Expectations

It was a beautiful vacation.

A Beautiful Vacation Beyond Our Expectations

Panama

8 days | $$$

A Spring Surf and Sun Getaway

Beautiful place. Everyone we interacted with was so helpful, kind, and patient. They made us feel at home.

A Spring Surf and Sun Getaway

Panama

13 days | $$$

A Birding Journey in The Tropics

Grab your binoculars and your guidebook! You're about to check a variety of beautiful birds off of your list in the rainforests and cloud forests of Panama.

A Birding Journey in The Tropics

Panama

9 days | $$

Canal, Beach, & Nature = Family Fun

This vacation, do a little of everything when you explore the city, forest, and beach on this awesome family getaway to Panama. Nature and knowledge await you.

Canal, Beach, & Nature = Family Fun

Panama

9 days | $$$

Coming Solo, Leaving with Memories

Walk through local markets; go on long hikes; soak in a hot spring; this is your vacation, your way. Explore Panama at your own pace with this spectacular getaway for one.

 Coming Solo, Leaving with Memories

Panama

8 days | $$$

A 'Friend-Ship' Sails to Panama

From wild nights in Panama city to beaches and brews in Bocas del Toro, awesome adventures and amazing memories are waiting for you and your friends in Panama.

A 'Friend-Ship' Sails to Panama

Panama

9 days | $$$

Exploring Panama at The Pace of You

Take yourself on a grand getaway in paradise full of Caribbean cuisine, cultural exchanges, and exciting adventures. It’s as simple as booking this Signature Trip to Panama.

Exploring Panama at The Pace of You

Panama

9 days | $

A 'Best Of' Panama Family Adventure

This family adventure is a trip to paradise complete with magical forests, stunning beaches, marine wildlife, vibrant cities, and memories waiting to be made. Welcome to Panama.

A 'Best Of' Panama Family Adventure

Panama

8 days | $$$

Exploring Panama Together

This vacation, learn about the vibrant country of Panama as you explore its cities, forests, and even island beaches first hand. Go somewhere new –– together.

Exploring Panama Together

Panama

9 days | $$$

Panama: A Soulmate's Journey

Reconnect with the person you love the most when you go on an amazing adventure –– from cosmopolitan cities, to cloud forests, and an island beach, see all of Panama.

Panama: A Soulmate's Journey

Panama

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Your insider team designs the trip around what you care about, then supports you in-country with private logistics, vetted partners, and concierge help when plans change.

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